How To Encourage Someone With Depression. Sit and watch tv or a dvd together. Depression has many faces and can creep in at any speed.
They may feel shame for needing help. The goal is to get him active while at the same time keeping the environment habitable. Individuals with depression can contribute to their own recovery and wellness by reaching out for support from family, friends, faith communities and others who have experienced depression (peer supporters).
Love your future more than your past.
Top 100 words of encouragement for someone with depression. Love your future more than your past. Even with optimal treatment, recovery from depression doesn’t happen overnight. It’s hard to be a friend to someone who’s depressed, but it is one of the kindest, noblest, and best things you will ever do.”.